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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.14, 867.48 and 501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.14, 867.48 and 501.20 is: 752.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.14 : 867.48 = 501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.14/867.48 = 501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.14x = 867.48 × 501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.14x = 434,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,780.98/578.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.03

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